Answering your questions

If you're considering postgraduate or professional study at the University of Derby, you may have questions. We've collected the most common queries together in one place to provide one easy source of answers.

How much does a postgraduate course cost?

Fees vary depending on the specific course and whether it is full-time, part-time, or online. Please use our postgraduate course search to check the relevant course page for exact fees.

What is the cost of living in Derby?

The approximate cost of living in Derby is £200-£250 per week, including student accommodation, food, clothing, socialising and entertaining.

When is the deadline for 2019 applications?

Enrolment is open until about two weeks before the course begins but we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment in the event that a course is fully subscribed.

When will I receive my offer?

You may be eligible to apply for a postgraduate student loan to pay for your tuition fees and living costs. These loans don’t usually need to be paid back until you have graduated and are earning above a set threshold.

Masters Loans

Masters loans are available to UK or EU nationals with settled status who are under 60 and normally live in England. This loan can be used to pay for tuition fees or living costs while you are studying a part-time or full-time, taught or research-based postgraduate course at masters level eg MA, MSc, MBA, LLM, MRes, MPhil.

The current maximum available loan is £10,609 (2018/19 academic year).

Doctoral loans

Doctoral loans are available to UK or EU nationals with settled status who are under 60 and normally live in England. This loan can be used to pay for tuition fees or living costs while you are studying a part-time or full-time doctoral-level course eg PhD, EdD.

The current maximum available loan is £25,000 (2018/19 academic year).

How much does a postgraduate course cost?

Fees vary depending on the specific course and whether it is full-time, part-time, or online. Please use our postgraduate course search to check the relevant course page for exact fees.

How do I apply for a scholarship?

You do not need to apply separately for an international scholarship. All applications to study from eligible students will be considered for a scholarship by our international admissions team. Any discounts will be applied when you pay your fees.

Can I combine multiple financial awards?

Yes. For example, you could potentially receive the International Postgraduate Scholarship, International Early Bird Discount and International Masters Alumni Discount, and combine all of them together for a total discount of £3,000.

What is the cost of living in Derby?

The approximate cost of living in Derby is £200-£250 per week, including student accommodation, food, clothing, socialising and entertaining.

What level of funding do I need to show I have access to?

You need to show that you have £1,015 for each month of your course, up to a maximum of nine months (£9,135), plus any remaining tuition fees.

When is the deadline for 2019 applications?

Enrolment is open until approximately two weeks before the course begins but we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment in the event that a course is fully subscribed.

Do I need to apply through an agent?

If you are from India, Pakistan or Ghana, you must apply through an agent. Students from other countries do not have to apply though an agent but it is strongly recommended.

How do I find an agent that works with the University of Derby in my country?

When will I receive my offer?

You do not need to apply separately for an international scholarship. All applications to study from eligible students will be considered for a scholarship by our international admissions team. Any discounts will be applied when you pay your fees.

It is possible to combine multiple scholarships and discounts. For example, you could potentially receive the International Postgraduate Scholarship, International Early Bird Discount and International Masters Alumni Discount, and combine all of them together for a total discount of £3,000.

Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to all international applicants from outside the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).

Criteria: Exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding academic results.

Scholarship amount: 100% of tuition fees.

Excellent International Student Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to all international applicants from outside the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA)

Criteria: Exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding academic results

Scholarship amount: £5,000

Leadership Scholarship (MBA only)

Eligibility: Available to international MBA applications only, from outside the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA)

Criteria: Exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding academic results

Scholarship amount: £5,000

Regional High Achievers Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to exceptional students from South-East Asia, China, South Asia and Africa

Criteria: Exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding academic results

Scholarship amount: £3,000

Tourism and Hospitality International Excellence Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to international applicants for courses taught at the Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism

Criteria: Exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding academic results

Scholarship amount: £3,000

International Postgraduate Scholarship

Eligibility: Available to all international applicants from outside the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA)